If you haven’t heard — the Burnside Bridge turns 100 this year! You’re invited to the Burnside Bridge Centennial Celebration!
WHEN: Saturday, May 30, 2026
WHERE: On the Burnside Bridge
TIME: 12 - 5:00 p.m.
The family-friendly event will feature kid-focused activities, interactive exhibits and storytelling that highlights key moments -- from the opening of the bridge in 1926 to the Earthquake Ready Burnside Bridge Project.
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As of 4 p.m. on Wednesday, May 13, Multnomah County voter turnout reached 10.62 percent!
Voters can use any Official Ballot Drop Site — including most @multnomahcountylibrary 24-hour book drops — to return their ballots. Find your nearest Official Ballot Drop Site at: multco.us/dropsites (link in bio).
REMINDER: Multnomah County Elections recommends mailing your ballot no later than this Thursday, May 14, to ensure it is postmarked and received by an election office in time to count.
📣 IMPORTANT REMINDER: Election Day is next Tuesday, May 19, 2026; plan ahead to make sure your ballot is returned in time so your vote counts!
Voters have two ways to return their ballots:
✅ Return your ballot to any elections office in Oregon or Official Ballot Drop Site location by 8 p.m. on Election Day: multco.us/dropsites (link in bio).
✅ Return your ballot by mail — no stamp needed!
⚠️ Multnomah County Elections recommends mailing your ballot no later than this Thursday, May 14, 2026 to ensure it’s postmarked and received in time.
📣 All eligible voters in Multnomah County should have received their ballots for the May 19, 2026, Primary Election by today, Thursday, May 7, 2026.
➡️ Multnomah County voters who haven’t received a ballot for the May 19, 2026, Primary Election should contact Multnomah County Elections at 503-988-VOTE (8683) during office hours.
➡️ Voters can call the Elections Division at 503-988-VOTE (8683) or go online and obtain a ballot through Elections’ convenient Order Ahead Replacement Ballot Service. Voters who use this online service can either avoid or shorten a visit to either of Elections’ two voter service sites.
📍Find information on replacement ballots, office hours, track your ballot service and more at: multco.us or multnomahvotes.gov (links in bio).
📣 The Voting Center Express in Gresham is open for the May 19, 2026 Primary Election.
📍WHERE: The Multnomah County East Building (600 N.E. 8th St. in Gresham). It’s located near the Gresham Central Transit Center and offers free parking, too.
REGULAR HOURS:
✅ Monday - Friday 8am to 5pm.
EXTENDED HOURS:
✅ Wednesday, May 13 - Friday, May 15: 8am - 7pm
✅ Saturday, May 16: 10am - 2pm
✅ Monday, May 18: 8am - 7pm
✅ Election Day, Tuesday, May 19: 7am - 8pm
At the Voting Center Express in downtown Gresham, voters can:
✅Replace a lost ballot.
✅Get assistance voting.
✅Update your voter information.
✅ Get language assistance.
More at: MultnomahVotes.gov (link in bio)
With temperatures expected to reach into the 90s today, please remember that this early in the season our bodies have not yet acclimated to the heat.
🧊When outside today, drink more water and take cooling breaks, seek shade or air conditioning spaces — even a few minutes of cooling can help prevent heat illness. Find info about cool spaces at multco.us/hot (link in bio).
Heat illness can affect anyone, but especially young people, pregnant people, and people over 50, as well as people with chronic medical conditions. Please watch out for symptoms in yourself and others.
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Con temperaturas que se espera que alcancen los 90 grados hoy, por favor recuerde que tan temprano en la temporada nuestros cuerpos aún no se han acostumbrado al calor.
Cuando esté al aire libre hoy, beba más agua y tome descansos para refrescarse. Busque la sombra o espacios con aire acondicionado, incluso unos pocos minutos de enfriamiento pueden ayudar a prevenir enfermedades por el calor. Encuentre información sobre lugares frescos en multco.us/hot.
Las enfermedades por el calor pueden afectar a cualquier persona, pero especialmente a los niños pequeños, personas embarazadas, personas mayores de 50 años y personas con condiciones médicas crónicas. Por favor, esté atento a los síntomas en usted y los demás.
☀️ It’s going to be hot this weekend! While you may be tempted to cool off in a natural body of water, hot temps combined with cold, early-season snowmelt can be dangerous, even for experienced swimmers. Be aware of swift currents, cold water temps, uneven surfaces and hidden hazards in rivers and lakes.
As @multcohealth 's Dr. Richard Bruno and @pdxfirerescue 's Rick Graves remind us, always wear a life jacket and watch children around water to ensure their safety — especially as we head into summer months.
Children should only go into the water with:
➡Adult permission
➡With a properly fitted children’s life jacket. Remember: Water wings (and floaties) are not life jackets!
You can find a map of beaches with loaner jackets and tips on how to select the right life jacket at: multco.us/hot "Swim and Splash Safely" (link in bio)
📣 The USPS began delivering ballots TODAY, April 29 for the May 19, 2026 Primary Election.
📍Drop Sites: Find an Official Ballot Drop Site at: multco.us/dropsites (link in bio)
📆 May 7: If you haven’t received your ballot by Thursday, May 7 contact Multnomah County Elections at 503-988-VOTE (8683).
📅 May 14: If you are considering mailing your ballot, Multnomah County Elections recommends doing so no later than Thursday, May 14, to ensure it is postmarked and received by an elections office in time to be counted.
To be counted, voted ballots must be received at any county elections office in Oregon or an Official Ballot Drop Site location by 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 19, 2026, or postmarked by Tuesday, May 19, 2026.
TODAY, TUESDAY, APRIL 28, 2026 is the last day to register or change your party affiliation for the May 19 Primary!
➡️ Closed Primaries: You must be registered with a major party to vote in their specific primary contests.
➡️ Non-affiliated: You’ll receive a nonpartisan ballot.
You can check your voter registration or register to vote at: Oregonvotes.gov or links in bio.
⏰ Voter Registration & Party Change Deadline: April 28, 2026 ⏰
The May 19, 2026 Primary Election is right around the corner! If you need to register to vote or change your party affiliation, you have until Tuesday, April 28, 2026 to do so.
➡️ Why does party affiliation matter?
Oregon has closed primaries. This means voters who want to vote in a major party’s closed May Primary Elections must be registered as a member of that party by the deadline.
➡️ What if I'm non-affiliated?
Voters who choose not to affiliate with a party, or who are members of a minor party, will receive a nonpartisan ballot, which includes nonpartisan state and local offices and measures. You can check your voter registration or register to vote at links in bio.
🟠 Concerned about the recent cases of measles in our area? Want to know how the health department responds when there’s a case? Get your measles questions answered during the Multnomah County Health Department’s ‘Ask Me Anything’ event.
Monday, April 27th
from 5:00PM - 7:00PM
on the r/Portland subreddit
🩺Health Officer Dr. Richard Bruno and Health Department staff will be on hand to chat about all things measles. Come join the conversation!
Good news! More time for families to apply for Preschool for All. The deadline to apply for 2026-27 is now extended through Thursday, May 14. With over 7,000 seats available this year, we want to make families have ample time to secure a spot for 2026-27!
Apply at pfa.multco.us (link in bio).
